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Q&A: Help Finding a Princess Cut Diamond Necklace for Under $1900 In Total

By Mike Fried,

I am looking to buy a princess cut solitaire necklace for my wife. Budget between £1000/£1500 but I am really struggling to find the best value for my money. Can you give me any suggestions as I am worried I will get ripped off?

Thank you.

I’d be happy to help you. What metal are you going to use for the necklace?

Regarding the metal for the necklace, I would like white gold please.

No problem. Here is a pendant I found:

Blue Nile LD07936545
Blue Nile 14k White Gold Four-Claw Pendant Setting

What do you think?

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This looks very nice, but is it just the diamond on its own? As I want it in a setting with 18 inch chain…

The second link is for the setting with the chain of 16 or 18 inches.

So just to confirm, total price £1358.40 less $100?

Question. Can the diamond be set, so it is star shaped? Not square when worn in this setting? Also what would be the eta in UK if ordered by Fri?

Finally, I have read a few negative reports regarding Blue Nile, are they your best source?

Blue Nile is definitely the best option for the UK. They have improved significantly recently and we are more than happy to recommend them now.

The price is correct. 1,358 GBP and $100 off.

Contact them directly about the order. They will have more information than we do.

As for the setting, is this what you are referring to?
Blue Nile Petite Bail Pendant in14k White Gold

If so, ask them if they can put a princess cut in it.

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